7 car cover

[RGTorque]

so, with info from MichaelD i got a car cover off ebay

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Seven-57-72-Caterham-Fitted-Outdoor-Car-Cover-SALE-/200582992462?hash=item2eb3ad924e:m:mTTZO6L8fBKXFStxNg0STig&vxp=mtr

 

cover is VERY nice. it fits my ultralite VERY snug... i would have it be a inch bigger in length and a hair lower (i have 18" wheels) otherwise not change a thing.

 

pardon the mess in the shop, i had a shelf brake and everything is on the floor until i put my new on up.

 

pics of this cover on MichaelD's car can be found here http://www.usa7s.net/vb/showthread.php?10381-Seven-Car-Cover&highlight=car+cover

 

http://i.imgur.com/785oQfcl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/2QIBl2nl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ty7KnRPl.jpg

[Kitcat]

Nice. Can't tell abt yours, but my cover has a strap midway that fastens and tightens underneath and holds the cover in place.

[RGTorque]

mine has the straps as well. but its on so snug that i cant imagine any wind removing the cover... even what we had last year over the 4th at njmp.

[MichaelD]

Mike,

This cover does as well. I have had two other covers in the past. Both were overly large and difficult to manage. This one is almost perfect even with the full cage. I would use the straps if I kept the car outside any length of time. Currently I only use it over night at the track.

 

Keep in mind that this cover is actually made for a Caterham Seven so it is form fit. Other Sevens may have a slightly different shape.

Edited April 21, 2016 by MichaelD

[RGTorque]

michael, you callin my 7 fat?

[Shoe String Racing]

"Keep in mind that this cover is actually made for a Caterham Seven so it is form fit. Other Sevens may have a slightly different shape."

 

Caged Super stalkers are probably out of the question then, huh? I sent my dimensions to the vendor but haven't heard back yet.

[RGTorque]

i find the cover is a bit loose on top but around the fenders its a bit... tight. really depends on your footprint or fender overhang i think.

[Shoe String Racing]

The vendor responded to my caged Superstalker dimensions and said it should fit. Guess I'll order and see since I can (and probably will) make minor mods myself.

[MichaelD]

Shoe String,

 

Sen the dimensions to me and I will check them against my car/cage w clamshells while I am working on it this weekend.

[MichaelD]

I think the PC term is Plus Size with 18" wheels and all ;-)

[Shoe String Racing]

Shoe String,

 

Sen the dimensions to me and I will check them against my car/cage w clamshells while I am working on it this weekend.

great. here they are:

 

My Brunton Superstalker is

 

overall length 10-10

width at front and rear fenders: 5-4

rear hoop: 46" high & 40.5 wide at top

front hoop; 42" high, and 34.5" ahead of rear hoop

mirrors are 31" high and and extend to 5-2 overall width ( inside fenders width)

wheel base is 7-7

 

pics here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fgedpfk5044ozpa/AADbc-7FYdlYB3q0_lsUVcFoa?dl=0

 

Thanks.

[MichaelD]

My Caterham S3 Dimensions inchec

 

Wheelbase 87.6

 

Track/tread (front) 52.6

 

Track/tread (rear) 52.6

 

Length 122

 

Width front 62

 

Width rear 62

Height bonnet 31.5

 

Cage width front 38

 

Cage width rear 37

 

Cage rear height 44.5

 

Cage front height 44.5

 

Ground clearance 3.1

Weight 1188 dry

[Shoe String Racing]

Thanks Michael, looks to me that the critical dimensions are

 

overall length SS = +8"

rear hoop height SS = +1.5"

rear hoop width SS = +3.5"

 

Would you think there's enough room in your cover to accommodate that additional SS volume?

 

Thanks for the help.

[MichaelD]

Ted,

 

I am in the midst pulling the motor and trans. Once I get them out I will put the nose and bonnet back on along with a few boards on the cage to make it a little taller and wider. Then I can see how much stretch is left. Even if it is on jack stands.

 

You are looking for +3.5" in width and 1" taller cage with +8" in length, Correct? Who cares about the sides as long as the rain can't get in the seating area :-)

[Shoe String Racing]

Thanks Michael but I think I'll go ahead and get it on the seller's word it will fit.

 

Plus I'm kind of handy with a sewing machine if it needs some adjustment.

[RGTorque]

if you guys want i can lend you my cover for a test fit as long as you dont keep it to long. i only use it inside. just pay for the shipping to you and back to me...

[Shoe String Racing]

I bought the last one and got it today. Fast and a great price compared to other specialty size car covers I've had.

 

Fits very well; not too tight; I'm happy with it.